Two people were injured Wednesday evening in a two‑vehicle crash south of Mansfield. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 5:45 p.m. on Highway 5, about half a mile south of town.
Troopers report a westbound 2019 Chevrolet Cruze attempted to turn south onto Highway 5, failed to yield, and entered the path of a northbound 2017 Ram 1500. The Cruze was totaled and towed from the scene, while the Ram sustained minor damage and was driven away.
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The driver of the Cruze, a 37‑year‑old Mansfield woman, suffered moderate injuries. A 15‑year‑old female passenger received minor injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to Cox South Hospital. The driver of the Ram, a 34‑year‑old man from Ava, was not reported injured.
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